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Cons:I don't know. If I really have to find a con, it's the case, but since the new location of the lens is my backpack, it's okay anyway.
Opinion:I've been using the 300 f/2.8 and 500 f/4 for years, two fantastic Nikon lenses. I decided to lighten the backpack with the Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5, not without fear because in the end I give more importance to quality than weight. However, I am happy with the change because I found the 400 Z of absolute quality, in my opinion comparable to the two "cousins" mentioned before. It may be that the laboratory tests are a little below, but looking at my results I do not scramble in mental lucubrations. Obviously it is a bit short compared to the 500 mm, but photographing almost always from the shed is my ideal optics.
Pros:Weight, sharpness, small size and stabilization.
Cons:Only a measly piece bag is provided to guard the objective.... Already my 80-400 had a case much more suitable for the purpose.
Opinion:I have now used it sufficiently to be able to pass judgment. Having already owned the 200-400f4 and the 80-400 the first thing I did was do some comparison tests. It is true that they are dated optics in comparison but still the result was this: The blur of the 400 is very similar to that of the 200-400 but the sharpness on the areas in focus is much higher. At short focusing distances the magnification ratio of the two is practically equal. The af of the 400 is much faster and quieter. In summary, the 400 weighs 2 kg less but has much higher performance. The 200-400 has from its that is a zoom but you can not have everything. The comparison with the 80-400 was very merciless for the latter. The 80-400 af often has hesitations while the 400 always goes on target. At close up I was able to verify that the 400 at 3.5mt enlarges about the same as the 80-400 at 2.5mt. The file quality and sharpness on the subject with the 400 is incredibly superior. If I want to express an opinion thinking back to the 300 f2.8 that I owned for a long time I would say that I can say that it reminds me a lot. From the shots taken with the 1.4x multiplier I can say that it is also excellent at full aperture and very usable in all situations. Next year I will make my evaluations but I think I will also take the 2x for the less confident subjects and when the light is not a problem. The only flaw is the case provided to protect the lens which is a piece sewn like an envelope that is nothing short of ridiculous. In summary, I am really satisfied with this little gem and I am convinced that Nikon with the Z nettles has worked great. As a vote I would give a nice 9.5 because the 10 is not species with a € 2 envelope as a protective case.
Opinion:I waited to write a review because I wanted to try it on tripod and freehand, is an excellent lens sharp smooth, loses almost nothing with the TC 1.4 even at full aperture.autofocus fast and silent, weight that allows you to shoot handheld for a day without problems, on the tripod with the Z9 is unbalanced backwards especially with the TC, Short tripod bracket and not ark swiss.in conclusion this lens is perfect for trips to the mountains or photographic huts where the subjects are close, for wandering birdlife or in the oases is too short even with the TC 1.4.I'm thinking of combining it with a 500 0 600 F4 that in my opinion are superior in everything (except weight).
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